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Over a thousand people weathered the sun and joyfully congregated in Bayamón for our first Arts and Health Fair in Puerto Rico. On Saturday, August 4th we offered a wide...

Thank You

Five years ago, Acacia Network expanded our work directly onto the Island of Puerto Rico. Working with local experts and consultants, we began the development an affordable housing project for seniors in Puerto Rico. Our project, which was affected by the hurricane, has us firmly rooted in the community. It is through these local experts and partners that we have expanded our reach directly to many more collaborators and have been working to help the people of Puerto Rico since that September day. We have matched our initial $1 million dollar donation, and have reached more than 80% of the Island, 6,000 families or roughly 15,000 individuals with aid. We are in constant communication with many local and grassroots partners who are assisting us with the distribution of our help on an ongoing basis. And while our construction has resumed, our goal continues to be to bring help directly to the people, with local non-profits, with boots on the ground, and the infrastructure to deliver the help.

Thank you for your support!

Raul Russi

Our CEO

See below a few words from our CEO about the devastation in Puerto Rico and how he wants you to help

Ayuda Puerto Rico

What we've done

Message from our CEO

Help us, help Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria, the most catastrophic hurricane to hit our beloved Island in almost a century, left devastation for the people of Puerto Rico. The impact of this hurricane will be felt by all of us for a long time to come. Acacia Network, the largest Puerto Rican non-profit organization in the U.S., in partnership with other organizations, government, and private entities, is providing critical relief directly to the Island and all of its victims.

Acacia’s leadership and Board committed $1 million dollars to the AyudaPuertoRico/DonatePuertoRico campaign, and our colleagues and partners have generously matched these efforts. Almost four months since this total devastation, our work and your donations continue to reach the Island’s most vulnerable.

Acacia Network plans to remain an active part of this relief effort for as long as necessary. Acacia asks you to join us in support of the people of Puerto Rico, and we ensure that 100% of ALL donations will go to support the victims of this disaster. Your contribution (large or small) is much needed and will make a difference to our familia on the Island. Please DONATE today!

Muchas gracias a todos.

En solidaridad

Raul

How can you help us ?

Every cent counts! Help us help those going through hard times. Together, we can change lives.

The pleas for help, arriving in text messages and on Facebook, have not relented, filling Lymaris Albors’s phone since the hurricane that...

Our Partners

A special recognition to our consultants Young & de la Sota Architects, ERS Consulting, Lic. Gilberto Oliver, Executive Home Search, Eliezer Collazo CIC Construction Group SE, and Estudios Tecnicos who will be part of our efforts and are helping us identify how to deliver the assistance.

Collaborators

Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico

Brigada Rafaga Solidaria- Helen Ceballos

Casa Pueblo de Adjuntas

Caguas Court Yard Senior Housing

El Caño Martin Peña

Fundación Ecologica Educativa, Inc.

HealthProMed

Iglesia Discípulos de Cristo Metropolitana

Jose Santiago Inc.

Municipality of Toa Alta

Parroquia del Espíritu Santo, Toa Baja

So Lite

Maribel Delgado

Beatriz Aybar

Tres estudiantes de la Escuela Trina Padilla

Lourdes Carrasquillo

Alejandro Cirilo

Fidel Viera Escalona

Valerie Antares

Carlos Vega

Andrea Monroy

Pedro Leopoldo Sánchez Tormes

Yaraní del Valle

Los violines de Marquitos

Iris Chacón

Helen Ceballos

Pablo Benson

Kamila Sánchez dibujante

Kairiana Núñez Santaliz

Blanca Rovira Burset

Mickey Negrón

Maidelise Rios

Luis Bonnet

Julián Bonnet

Ángela Cuello

Cándida Viñas

Hilda Guerrero

Lio Villahermosa

Jose Eugenio Hernández

Christian Nieves

Lizbeth Román

Sharleen Otero

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In our efforts to provide immediate financial assistance to the victims of natural disasters, including Hurricanes Irma and Maria, in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, we established Ayuda Puerto Rico, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit organized under Section 402 of the NYS NFP Corporation Law. Ayuda Puerto Rico, Inc. is registered with the NYS Charities Bureau for the solicitation of donations, and protection of donors and beneficiaries as well. Ayuda Puerto Rico’s annual report will be filed with the New York State Attorney General by November 15, 2018, and the same date each year thereafter.

New York, NY (September 20, 2017) – Acacia Network, Inc., in response to the most catastrophic hurricane to hit our beloved Island in almost a century, has launched a national relief effort to assist the people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the devastation they are experiencing. Acacia Network, the largest Puerto Rican non-profit organization in the U.S., in partnership with other organizations, government, and private entities is mobilizing to provide critical relief directly to the victims of Hurricane Maria. Acacia’s leadership and Board have committed $1 million dollars to kick off the AyudaPuertoRico/DonatePuertoRico campaign and request matching funds.

The impact of Hurricane Maria will be felt, both on the Island and the mainland, for a long time to come. With the total loss of electric power and catastrophic flood waters, many parts of the Island are uninhabitable. The first response needed at this time is cash donations to assist with their immediate needs — clearing the roads, getting medicine to the sick and injured, and helping the most vulnerable residents, the elderly and the very young. “We plan to have the Acacia team on the first flights to Puerto Rico as a part of our initial response, and to keep you informed,” said Raul Russi, CEO Acacia Network. “We will work onsite with the various communities, people, and entities in Puerto Rico to best determine what is needed and where.”

Acacia Network is organizing this national effort to support the people of Puerto Rico. 100% of ALL donations will go directly to victims of this hurricane. All contributions, no matter how large or small, make a difference. Please visit www.DonatePuertoRico.com or www.AyudaPuertoRico.com for more details on the work being done.

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About Acacia Network, Inc.

Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services. Acacia’s behavioral health services care for people with substance and/or mental illness within a comprehensive set of 31 programs including detoxification, adult, youth, and women and children residential treatment, ambulatory treatment including medication assisted treatment, mental health outpatient and strength based day treatment, community residences, and supportive housing. Our primary health care is delivered through 7 health care centers, 5 of which are Federally Qualified Health Centers, along with our Medicaid Certified Health Home Care Coordinators, and skilled nursing facility for people with HIV. Academic enrichment and supports are delivered in over 15 academic enhancement programs, and our 8 senior centers provide meals and social and cultural activities. Acacia Network manages over 5,000 units of housing across the continuum. People in need of housing find stability, case management, and community affiliation in our transitional, supportive, and affordable housing units. All of our tenants are part of the larger Acacia Network family and linked to our fully integrated services. Acacia Network is led by Raul Russi, Chief Executive Officer, Honorable Hector Diaz, President, Pamela Mattel, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Milton DeRienzo, Chief Financial Officer, David Glasel, Chief Legal Officer, and Jose Rodriquez, Executive Vice President and Special Counsel.